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Oecumenic

Noun

1. (historical) A general council of the Christian Church, especially the first seven councils, held between the 4th and 8th centuries.

Example sentence: The oecumenic council played a crucial role in shaping the early Christian Church.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or representing the whole inhabited world.

Example sentence: The oecumenic congress aims to foster global cooperation and understanding among nations.

Related products: Global Affairs, World History

2. Of or relating to the unity of different Christian churches.

Example sentence: Interfaith dialogues are essential for promoting oecumenic harmony among various religious groups.

Related products: Interfaith Dialogue, Theology

Related forms:

Adverb: oecumenically

Further reading:

For more information about the oecumenic movement, you can visit the World Council of Churches website.